Overview

The hostel is named after the sacred peak Mama Simona – the only female mountain deity among twelve others surrounding Cusco. Mama Simona Hostel is like a good conversation over a cup of coca tea rather than a wild party; a comfortable and welcoming refuge away from the standard “just-another-hostel” kind of place; simple wooden furniture and lots of room rather than cramped kitschy interiors. Staying with Mama Simona is like being invited into the warmth of a Peruvian home. Read more

Twin (Private bathroom)

Breakfast included

Double (Private bathroom)

Breakfast included

Double (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included

2 person (Private bathroom)

Breakfast included

About Mama Simona Hostel

The hostel's facilities and services include free breakfast and Wi-Fi, cozy, well-equipped guest kitchen, computer room with internet, lounge with books and games, hot showers at any time of day, large lockers, friendly 24 hour reception, plenty of useful information on tourism and activities, room service, fresh coffee and coca tea, luggage storage and more. We also accept Visa, MasterCard and Diner’s Club cards.

Please note that Peruvian citizen are obliged by the law to pay IGV of 18%, which is not included in the price.

Accommodation Information

If you’d like to save on accommodation and spend more on activities, Mama Simona offers dorms of all sizes: 8, 6, 4 and even 2 beds with private or shared bathroom.

If a bit more privacy is your thing but breaking the bank isn’t, Mama Simona has affordable double rooms with shared bathrooms.

Or if you really want to treat yourself, you could also opt for one of Mama’s matrimonial rooms with cable TV, bedside tables, reading lights and private bathrooms. Towels, shampoo and soap are provided as well.

All the rooms described include free breakfast and internet and are furnished with lockers large enough to fit a 95 liter backpack in addition to all of your treasures and souvenirs (remember to bring your own lock). Room service and cleaning are daily.

Location Information

You’ll find Mama Simona on a quiet street in the historical center of Cusco five blocks away from the main square (Plaza de Armas) and a pleasant several minutes stroll from most museums, galleries, churches, shops and restaurants. Among other things, a large supermarket, cheap laundry service and the famous San Pedro Market are just around the corner. The area is bursting with colonial mansions and streets, temples built on Inca foundations, and local foods. Dedicated walkers can get to the magnificent fortress of Saqsayhuaman in about 25-30 minutes, whereas dedicated taxi riders can reach it in 10. Three to four hours by bus and/or by train will get you to Aguas Calientes – the immediate premises of Machu Picchu.